CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

September 2011

Table of Contents

	INTRODUCTION CANADA Division 1 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Canada Acts Section 1.B Canada Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations ALBERTA Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Alberta Acts Section 1.B Alberta Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations BRITISH COLUMBIA Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A British Columbia Acts Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia Acts Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations MANITOBA Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Manitoba Acts Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations NEW BRUNSWICK Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 4.B Northwest Territories Regulations NOVA SCOTIA Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations NUNAVUT Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Nunavut Acts Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Nunavut Acts Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Nunavut Acts Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Nunavut Acts Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations ONTARIO Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Ontario Acts Section 1.B Ontario Regulations Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Ontario Acts Section 2.B Ontario Regulations Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Ontario Acts Section 3.B Ontario Regulations Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Ontario Acts Section 4.B Ontario Regulations PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations QUEBEC Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Quebec Acts Section 1.B Quebec Regulations Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Quebec Acts Section 2.B Quebec Regulations Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Quebec Acts Section 3.B Quebec Regulations Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Quebec Acts Section 4.B Quebec Regulations SASKATCHEWAN Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations YUKON Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Yukon Acts Section 1.B Yukon Regulations Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Yukon Acts Section 2.B Yukon Regulations Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Yukon Acts Section 3.B Yukon Regulations Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Yukon Acts Section 4.B Yukon Regulations STANDARDS Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes New / Nouvelle(s) Amended / Modifiée(s) Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s) Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s) Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada - Normes New / Nouvelle(s) Amended / Modifiée(s) Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

INTRODUCTION

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to August 2011. To assist you in tracking changes to this report from the previous month, the new text will appear in purple. Information contained in this report is restricted to environmental/health and safety legislation that is either available in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series or represents new items. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca

Each jurisdiction contains information on the following:

1. Legislation in progress/proposed

1A. Acts

Contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. All bills are removed at the conclusion of a parliamentary session and a new series begins.

Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF indicated Not in Force (i.e. will be proclaimed later).

Internet addresses containing proposed bills have been provided for those jurisdictions which supply this information. Please note that the bills are not official versions and that "first reading" bills may be amended.

1B. Regulations

List of proposals for amendments to current regulations or for new regulations. Some items may represent officially gazetted regulations which have yet to come into force. Summaries are included where available.

2. Amendments

Contains information about amendments which have come into force between August to September 2011. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.

3. Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of August 2011 under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents

Documents that will be on the web and the 2011-4 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and Citation.

CANADA

Division 1 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Canada Acts

INTERNET: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/legisinfo/index.asp?Language=E

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

• BILL: C-3
• TITLE: Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act
• AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: Sections 37-44 (amending the Canada Shipping Act, 2001) in force 26/06/11 (Royal Assent)

• BILL: C-4
• TITLE: Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
• AMENDS: Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/06/11

SENATE

• No New Legislation

Section 1.B Canada Regulations

2-Butoxyethanol Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 9, 2010, p. 2636.

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 18, 2010, p. 3300.

Agreement Respecting the National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) Program Memorandum of Understanding (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed MOU is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Supplement, April 24, 2010, pp. 3-30.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Proposed amendments to add substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, May 16, 2009, pp. 1457, 1470 and 1481. Proposed amendments to add toxic substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 3, 2009, pp. 3006, 3017 and 3026. Proposed amendments to add toxic substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 9, 2010, p. 2560. Proposed Order amending Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, July 30, 2011, p. 2528.. Proposed Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 6, 2011, p. 2635.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 12, 2010, p. 1538. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 16, 2011, p. 1363.

Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 6, 2011, p. 2616.

Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act: Notice that a plan has been prepared and is available at www.climatechange.gc.ca is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 5, 2010, p. 1402.

Ministerial Condition No. 15926 (Tetrahalidearomaticdione, reaction product with 2-ethyl-1- hexanol) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Conditions of manufacture or import of the substance are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 10, 2010, p. 1878.

Ministerial Condition No. 16024 (Formaldehyde, polymer with N1-(2-aminoethyl)-N2[2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-1,2-ethanediamine, alkane bis oxymethyleneoxirane, 4,4 '-(1-methylethylidene)bis[phenol] and 2,2 '-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis [oxirane], reaction products with Bu glycidyl ether and 1-[[2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-3-phenoxy-2-propanol, acetates (salts) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Conditions of manufacture or import of the substance are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 24, 2010, p. 2011.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments regarding electronic stability control systems are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 14, 2009, p. 674. Proposed amendments (various) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2009, p. 1368. Proposed amendments (theft protection and rollaway prevention - Standard 114) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 27, 2010, p. 329. Proposed amendments (interpretation and standards 207 and 210) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 22, 2010, p. 1339. Proposed amendments (Motorcycle Brake Systems - Standard 122) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 30, 2010, p. 2816.

Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 27, 2010, p. 318.

Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of the Act applies to eight substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 6, 2010, p. 341.

Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List with respect to four substances (Benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo, Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5,6-dimethoxy-, Phosphonic acid, [[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-, monoethyl ester, calcium salt (2:1), Fatty acids, C_6-19-branched) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 30, 2010, p. 112.

Notice of intent to assess and manage the risks to the health of Canadians and their environment posed by aromatic azo substances which may break down to certain aromatic amines, substances which may break down to certain benzidines, and the corresponding aromatic amines or benzidines (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 5, 2010, p. 1402.

Notice of intent to recommend that mercury compounds be added to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 under subsection 90(1) of the Act (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 12, 2010, p. 1504.

Notice of publication of the National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy's advice on "A Climate Change Plan for the Purposes of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act - 2010 (Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 7, 2010, p. 2147.

Notice of twelfth release of technical information related to substances identified in the Batch 12 Challenge (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 26, 2009, p. 3839.

Notice requesting comments on amending the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to address motor quadricycles intended for on-road use- Extension of closing date (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 5, 2010, p. 1408.

Notice to anyone engaged in the use of methyl bromide (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 19, 2010, p. 1622.

Notice with respect to Batch 12 Challenge Substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 26, 2009, p. 3813.

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 261.

Order 2010-66-01-01 and Order 2010-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Environmental Protection Act): Orders are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 30, 2010, pp. 115, 117. Order 2010-87-04-02 is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 24, 2010, p. 959.

Order 2010-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 19, 2010, p. 1627.

Order 2010-66-07-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 31, 2010, p. 2075.

Orders 2010-66-07-01 and 2010-87-08-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Orders are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 31, 2010, p. 2075-2081.

Order Adding a Toxic Substance (benzyl chloride) to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 27, 2010, p. 303.

Order Adding a Toxic Substance (hydraxine) to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 771.

Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 1, 2010, p. 1058. Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 30, 2010, p. 2796.

Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act (Species at Risk Act): Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 3, 2010, p. 1833.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 23, 2011, p. 2450.

Proposed notice requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans in respect of specified substances on Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, related to the resin and synthetic rubber manufacturing sector (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 1, 2011, Supplement. 78 p.

Publication after screening assessment of a substance - Quinoline, CAS No. 91-22-5 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 24, 2010, p. 2077.

Publication after screening assessment of seven heavy fuel oil substances specified on the Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary of the draft screening assessment found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1356.

Publication after Screening Assessment of Substances - Batch 9 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 20, 2010, Supplement. p. 1-40

Publication after screening assessment of two substances - distillates (petroleum), light thermal cracked, CAS No. 64741-82-8 and distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized light catalytic cracked, CAS No. 68333-25-5 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary of the draft screening assessment found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1360.

Publication of Final Decision after Screening Assessment of Substances - Batch 8 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary of the final screening assessment is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I , July 31, 2010, Supplement. 30 pp.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Sections 160, 191, and 209 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Repealing the List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (Miscellaneous Program): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 2, 2011, p. 1255.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Subsection 93(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 19, 2011, p. 1010.

Regulations Concerning the Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 2, 2011, p. 2137.

Regulations Respecting Products Containing Certain Substances Listed in Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 735.

Release and Environmental Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 19, 2009, p. 3787.

Renewable Fuels Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 691.

Residential Indoor Air Quality Guideline: Carbon Monoxide & Ozone (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notices of the guidelines are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 24, 2010, pp. 2013-2016.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15676 (Cassie line of transgenic Sus scrofa domestica) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 20, 2010, p. 228.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15717 (Benzenamine) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 20, 2010, p. 230.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15847 (Silica Gel, fluorinated) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 27, 2010, p. 596.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15871 (Fatty acids, unsatd., dimers, polymers with fatty acids, polyethylenepolyamine and polyethylenepolyamine, compds. with unsatd. fatty acid trimers) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1354.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15907 Fatty acids, C_16-18 and C₁₈-unsatd., esters with acetaldehydeformaldehyde reaction by products, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 98859-60-0, (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 19, 2010, p. 1629.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 1571796 (Cyclopentane, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluoro-) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 6, 2010, p. 165.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15914 (Fatty acids, esters with polyalkanol) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 10, 2010, p. 1881.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15973 (Alkyl acrylic acid, (alkoxysilyl)alkyl ester, reaction products with silica) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 10, 2010, p. 1959.

Significant New Activity Notice No. EAU-566 (1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)-, chloride (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 23328-71-4 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 7, 2010, p. 2145.

Species at Risk Act: Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 18, 2010, p. 3227. Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 2, 2011, p. 2144.

Summary of the Priority Substances List Assessment Report of Ethylene Glycol (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 17, 2010, p. 866.

Technical Standards Document No. 206, Door Locks and Door Retention Components - Revision 2 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations): Notice of revision of technical standards document no. 206 is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1375.

Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 22, 2010, p. 1335.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2009, p. 1376. Proposed Amendment 9 regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 10, 2010, p. 840. Proposed changes are to harmonise with the United Nations' requirements for drums used in the transport of dangerous goods. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 412.

Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 1, 2010, p. 1082.

Voyage Data Recorder Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 6, 2010, p. 2869.

Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 20, 2010, p. 511.

Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Canada Acts

Canada Shipping Act, 2001: S.C. 2011, c. 15 ss. 37-44 are in force replacing the definitions of "authorized representative" and "Canadian vessel" in s. 2, amending ss. 43, 46, 47, 77 and 79 and replacing s. 76 with sections 75.01 - 76.

Loi de 2001 sur la marine marchande du canada

Species at Risk Act: SOR/2011-128 amends parts 1-4 of schedule 1

Loi sur les espèces en péril

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2011-120 amends schedule 1 to change hunting season dates for certain species for the 2011/12 hunting season and to set daily bag limits and possession limits for migratory game birds. It also extends to southeastern Ontario the existing spring special conservation season in place in Quebec regarding Snow Geese to provide additional opportunity to reduce the size of overabundant Snow Goose populations.

Regulations Respecting the Coordination by Federal Authorities of Environmental Assessment Procedures and Requirements (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): SOR/2011-139 replaces s. 2 regarding the application of the regulation to the environmental assessment of projects.

Règlement sur la coordination par les autorités fédérales des procédures et des exigences en matière d'évaluation environnementale

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

No Change

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

No Change

ALBERTA

Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Alberta Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=bills_home=

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Government Organization Act (S.A. 1994, c. G-8.5); Safety Codes Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1); Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/03/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Rules of Court Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Weed Control Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c.14
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: Alberta Land Stewardship Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Alberta Land Stewardship Act (S.A. 2009, c. A-26.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 13/05/11

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Livestock Industry Diversification Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Agricultural Operation Practices Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-7); Employment Standards Code (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-9) ; Wildlife Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Energy Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Alberta Utilities Commission Act (S.A. 2009, c. A-26.8) ; Coal Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-17) ; Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6) ; Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7) ; Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c.11
• EFFECTIVE: 13/05/11

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Education Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/04/11

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 13/05/11

• BILL: 209 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Tailings Ponds Reclamation Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/11

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

Alberta Land Stewardship Act: S.A. 2011, c. 9 makes several amendments including clarifying the intent of the legislation to focus on increased respect for property and individual rights. The compensatory framework of the Act is broadened and focuses of strengthening the provisions relating to the regional planning process.

Pipeline Act: S.A. 2011, c. 11 amends section 1 concerning synthetic coal gas and liquid.

Workers' Compensation Act: S.A. 2011, c. 17 amends the Act to add definitions for full-time and part-time firefighters in section 24.1. Subsequent language is updated to reflect this amendment.

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Activities Designation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta Reg. 97/2011 amends section 15 to amend the date for review of this regulation to June 30, 2013.

Administrative Penalty Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 105/2011 amends the regulation to update section 6 (Expiry).

Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation (Traffic Safety Act ) Alta. Reg. 114/2011 amends the regulation to update section 23 (Expiry).

Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 105/2011 amends the regulation to update section 25.1 (Expiry).

Edmonton Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 123/2011 amends items 5 and 7 of the Schedule.

Energy Resources Conservation Board Administration Fees Regulation(Energy Resources Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 95/2011 amends the regulation to update fees and references to the fiscal year.

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Energy Resources Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 105/2011 amends the regulation to update section 11 (Expiry).

Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation (Mines and Minerals Act): Alta. Reg. 104/2011 amends the regulation to update section 46 (Expiry).

Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Oil Sands Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 115/2011 adds several definitions to section 1, amends section 21, adds section 24 (Storage or disposal structures) and replaces sections 30 and 31 regarding mine plans and mining operations reports, respectively. Several other administrative amendments are made, including a new expiry date of June 30, 2021.

Paint and Paint Container Designation Regulation (Energy Resources Conservation Act): (Energy Resources Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 105/2011 amends the regulation to update section 4 (Expiry)

Radiation Health Administration Regulation (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 120/2011 makes several amendments regarding authorized radiation health administrative organizations and radiation protection agencies.

Specified Gas Emitters Regulation (Climate Change and Emissions Management Act): Alta. Reg. 127/2011 replaces the definition of "emission offset", adds subsections 1(1) - (6) regarding requirements for calculating emission offsets and replaces subsection 8(2).

Work Camps Regulation (Public Health Act): Alta. Reg. 107/2011 amends the regulation to update section 16.

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

No Change

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A British Columbia Acts

INTERNET: http://www.leg.bc.ca

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: Relevant ss. in force 16/02/11

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22); Ministry of Environment Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 299)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 02/06/11

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Yale First Nation Final Agreement Act
• AMENDS: Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 02/06/11

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011
• AMENDS: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22); Environment and Land Use Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 117); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157) ; Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Forests and Range (First Nations Woodland Licence) Statutes Amendment Act, 2010 (S.B.C. 2010, c. 12); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 (S.B.C. 2008, c. 20); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2010 (S.B.C. 2010, c. 14); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 21/07/11 (Some sections in force upon proclamation)

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Cosmetic Pesticide and Carcinogen Control Act, 2011
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/05/11

• BILL: 211 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Species at Risk Protection Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

• BILL: 217 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Bullying Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

No change

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

Environmental Management Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 amends the definition of "motor vehicle" in section 71.

Land Act: S.B.C. 2010. c. 21 is now in force and imposes a requirement for the Surveyor General to file a survey plan of treaty lands where required by the final agreement.

Ministry of Environment Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 5 amends s. 6.1 regarding the disclosure of information.

Motor Vehicle Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 adds the definitions of "golf cart", "industrial vehicle" and "mobile equipment" section 3.1 regarding exemptions with respect to registration, licences and insurance for these classes of vehicles. Further amendments are made to reflect these changes.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Recycling Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 296/2009, s. 2 is in force replacing the definition of "product category" in section 1.

Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements Regulation (Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act): B.C. Reg. 77/2011 amends section 11.02 (Requirement for reduced carbon intensity). Section 11.021 (Crediting retained carbon dioxide equivalent emissions) is also amended concerning with greenhouse gas emission credits.

Clean or Renewable Resource Regulation (Clean Energy Act ): B.C. Reg. 81/2011 amends sections 1 and 2 of the regulation. The resources defined as clean or renewable have been amended.

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

MANITOBA

Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Manitoba Acts

INTERNET: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/sess/index.php

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: The Workers Compensation Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: The Planning Act Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Drivers and Vehicles Act (C.C.S.M. c. D104); Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.M. 2010, c. 52
• EFFECTIVE: 15/08/11

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Employment Standards Code (C.C.S.M. c. E110)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/12

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: The Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Presumption re OFC Personnel)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Accident Reporting Requirements)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: The Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Endangered Species Act (C.C.S.M. c. E111); The Forest Amendment Act (S.M. 2009, c. 5); The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (S.M. 2002, c. 40); The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Countermeasures Against Impaired Drivers and Other Offenders) (S.M. 2005, c. 56); Manitoba Hydro Act (C.C.S.M. c. H190)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11 (Some ss. NIF)

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: The Save Lake Winnipeg Act
• AMENDS: The Crown Lands Act C.C.S.M. c. C340); The Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125);The Mines and Minerals Act (C.C.S.M. c. M162); The Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80); The Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: The Planning and Land Dedication for School Sites Act
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 38
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: The Employment and Income Assistance Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 39
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 206 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act (Disclosure of Government Directives)
• AMENDS: Manitoba Hydro Act (C.C.S.M. c. H190)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/10

Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Manitoba Acts

Biofuels Act: S.M. 2010, c. 29 replaces the definitions of "fuel supplier" and "motive fuel" and makes several amendments referencing The Fuel Tax Act.

Endangered Species Act: S.M. 2011, c. 35 amends subsection 13(3).

Highway Traffic Act: S.M. 2010, c. 7 is now in force and amends sections 35 and 109.1 concerning emergency vehicles.

Manitoba Hydro Act: S.M. 2011, c. 35 makes some minor corrections to the text of the act.

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

Employment Standards Regulation (Employment Standards Code): Man. Reg. 62/2011 revises the minimum wage rate in section 11 and adds Quebec as a reciprocating jurisdiction in section 27. Man. Reg. 106/2011 replaces item 7 of subsection 19(2) regarding deductions for payroll error, cash advance or service charges and repeals subsection 21(2).

Minimum Periods of Employment and Non-Smoking Firefighters and OFC Personnel Regulation (Workers Compensation Act): Man. Reg. 108/2011 amends the name of the regulation. Section 2 (Minimum period of employment for diseases) is amended.

Subdivision Regulation (The Planning Act): Man. Reg. 82/2011 Schedule A (Fees) has been repealed and replaced.

Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (Workplace Safety and Health Act): Man. Reg. 107/11 repeals and replaces Part 11 (Violence in the Workplace).

Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

NEW BRUNSWICK

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/index-e.asp?legi=56&num=4

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Executive Council Act
• AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5); Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Special Permit Fees Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation (Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1); Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. P-8); Pipeline Act, 2005 (S.N.B. 2005, c. P-8.5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 12/10/10

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: 06/06/11

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Crown Lands and Forests Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands and Forests Act (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/11

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: An Act to Amend an Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act (2010, c. 33)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 11/05/11

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act respecting the Revised Statutes, 2011
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Clean Water Act (S.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Fire Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. F-13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/11

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Crown Lands and Forests Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands and Forests Act (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/11

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

Crown Lands and Forests Act: S.N.B. 2011, c. 9 and c. 31 are in force replacing the definition of "private woodlot" in s. 1 and amending paragraph 38(2)(b) and subsection 59(2) respectively.

Fire Prevention Act: S.N.B. 2011, c. 22 is in force amending s. 4 regarding authority of the fire marshall and subsection 30(1).

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nl.ca/business/bills/default.htm

• BILL: 5
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Smoke-free Environment Act, 2005
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Environment Act, 2005 (S.N.L. 2005, c. S-16.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/11

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act
• AMENDS: Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. P-10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/11

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
• AMENDS: Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (S.N.L. 2000, c. U-8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/11

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/11

Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/housebills16-3.aspx

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Law Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7); Public Health Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 17); Species at Risk (NWT) Act (S.N.W.T. 2009, c. 16); Territorial Parks Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. T-4); Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 21)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 19/05/11

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Wildlife Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Wildlife Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/03/11

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act
• AMENDS: Territorial Parks Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. T-4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 25/08/11

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
• AMENDS: Employment Standards Act (S.N.W.T. 2001, c. 13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 25/08/11

Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

NOVA SCOTIA

Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/index.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act (Pr.)
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/04/11

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 19/05/11

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: 19/05/11

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: Financial Measures (2011) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Carrier Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 292); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 31 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/04/11

• BILL: 45 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Wilderness Areas Protection Act
• AMENDS: Wilderness Areas Protection Act (S.N.S. 1998, c. 27)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/04/11

• BILL: 64 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Firefighter Licence Plates Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/11

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

Fire Safety Regulations (Fire Safety Act): N.S. Reg. 215/2011 amends the regulation to update the regulation in consequence of changes to department names and other legislation.

Motor Vehicle Act: S.N.S. 2010, c. 59 is in force and amends the Act to make references to cyclists current as well as other amendments concerning bicycles on the road.

Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

NUNAVUT

Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nunavut Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/index.html

No New Legislation

Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

ONTARIO

Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Ontario Acts

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_current.do?locale=en

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 11 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), 2010
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/03/10

• BILL: 13 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Sustainable Water and Waste Water Systems Improvement and Maintenance Act, 2010 [new]
• REPEALS: Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 29)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/03/10

• BILL: 14 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fire Protection Statute Law Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 13/12/07 (Carried over from previous session)

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Creating the Foundation for Jobs and Growth Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/10

• BILL: 26 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Ignition Interlock Devices in School Vehicles), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/04/10

• BILL: 28 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Cigarette and Cigar Butt Litter Prevention Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/04/10

• BILL: 29 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Planning Amendment Act (Renewable Energy Undertakings), 2010
• AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/04/10

• BILL: 36 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Mining Amendment Act (Resources Processed in Ontario), 2010
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14)
• STATUS: Second Reading - Lost on Division

• BILL: 41 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Defibrillator Access Act, 2010 [New]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 06/05/10

• BILL: 58 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Planning Amendment Act (Enabling Municipalities to Require Inclusionary Housing), 2010
• AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 03/06/10

• BILL: 62 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Industrial Facilities), 2010
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/10

• BILL: 63 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Building Code Amendment Act (Storm Water Harvesting), 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/10

• BILL: 64 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Scented Products), 2010
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/10

• BILL: 65
• TITLE: Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4); Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40); Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16); Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/25/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: In Force Upon Proclamation

• BILL: 68
• TITLE: Open for Business Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27); Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 (S.O. 1994, c. 25); Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.1); Drainage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17);Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43); Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 32); Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 19); Waste Management Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 1); Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/25/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 69 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Hawkins Gignac Act (Carbon Monoxide Detectors), 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/12/10

• BILL: 72
• TITLE: Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23); Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 74 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safe Bicycle Passing), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/05/10

• BILL: 76 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Visual Fire Alarm System Act, 2010 [new]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/05/10

• BILL: 77 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Strengthening Public Hospitals Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/05/10

• BILL: 79 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Condominium Owners Protection Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 23/09/10

• BILL: 88 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Accessible Parking Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/10

• BILL: 91 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Sewage Sludge), 2010
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/10

• BILL: 93 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fire Protection and Prevention Amendment Act (Fire Sprinkler Retrofitting), 2010
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/10

• BILL: 97 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Michelle Krohn Act (Modified Driver's Licence), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 30/09/10

• BILL: 104 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Access to Personal Health Information Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (S.O. 2004, c. 3)
• STATUS: First Reading -16/09/10

• BILL: 110
• TITLE: Good Government Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.2), Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7), Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. O.1), Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/03/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 116 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Protecting Children from Tobacco Addiction Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/06/10

• BILL: 125 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Exotic Wildlife in Captivity Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/11/10

• BILL: 134 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Municipal Residential and Commercial Surge Protector Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 09/12/2010

• BILL: 136 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Cameras), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/11/10

• BILL: 139 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Clandestine Drug Operation Prevention Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/11/10

• BILL: 141
• TITLE: Health Protection and Promotion Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 04/05/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: 04/05/11

• BILL: 146
• TITLE: Organic Waste Diversion Act, 2010 [new legislation]
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/12/10

• BILL: 151
• TITLE:Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 (S.O. 1994, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 01/06/11

• BILL: 156 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Roadside Assistance Vehicles ), 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/03/11

• BILL: 157 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Pesticides Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/03/11

• BILL: 160
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. O.1); Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 161 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Novice Driver "P" Plate Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/05/11

• BILL: 173
• TITLE: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011
• AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. C.27); Electricity Act (S.O 2009, c. 12, Sched. B); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41) ; Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31); Fuel Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.35); Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40) ; Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/05/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 174 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 13/04/11

• BILL: 176 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/04/11

• BILL: 181
• TITLE: Fire Protection and Prevention Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. not in force.

• BILL: 182 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011
• STATUS: Second Reading - 12/05/11

• BILL: 191
• TITLE: Far North Act, 2009
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14), Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12), Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 25/10/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 31/01/2011

• BILL: 201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Drivers Over the Age of 80 Identification Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/05/11

• BILL: 202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Provincial Offences Statute Law Amendment Act (Jury Trials), 2011
• AMENDS: Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/05/11

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Provincial Offences Amendment Act (Sentencing and Appeals), 2011
• AMENDS: Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/05/11

• BILL: 208 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Permanent Partial Disability Supplements), 2011
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997(S.O. 1991, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

• BILL: 210 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers' Death Benefits Protection Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997(S.O. 1991, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

Section 1.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION

Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

For a complete list of the 2010 Court Bulletins, please refer to the following link: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/courtbulletins.php

JULY 2011

AUGUST 2011

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Ontario Water Resources Act: S.O. 2007, c. 7 replaces paragraph 1 of subsection 89.2(1) regarding records of site condition and adds section 89.2.2 requiring a notice of order to be filed in the Registry.

Environmental Protection Act: S.O. 2007, c. 7, Sch. 13 amends the act to make changes in the concerning how records of site condition are processed and what information is retained and by whom.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 282/11 is now partly in force and amends the regulation to replace the risk-based process for contaminated sites Site-specific Standards are to be introduced and based on best available technology. Economic constraints will be considered where requested.

Classification of Proposals for Instruments (Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993): O. Reg. 512/09 is in force replacing paragraph 15 of subsection 5(2).

General (Application of Act) (Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993): O. Reg. 513/09 is in force July 1, 2011 adding section 15.4 regarding a proposal for a certificate of property use.

General (Endangered Species Act, 2007): O. Reg. 67/11 amends the regulation to add section 4.1 (Bobolink). O. Reg. 293/11 amends the regulation to add sections 5.1(Eastern flowering dogwood), 23.1 (Development and infrastructure - redside dace), 24.2(Eastern flowering dogwood habitat), 28.1 (Ogden's pondweed habitat) and section 29.1 (Redside dace habitat). O. Reg. 294/11 amends the regulation to repeal and replace section 5 (Butternut).

General (Pesticides Act): O. Reg. 63/09, ss. 116(4) is in force amending clause 103(a) of the regulation.

Hospital Management (Public Hospitals Act): O. Reg. 216/11 is partly in force and amends the regulation to allows nurses in the extended class to have extra responsibilities concerning patients within hospitals.

Product Safety (Electricity Act): O. Reg. 226/11 amends the regulation to exclude medical devices from sections 8 and 9.

Records of Site Condition - Part XV.1 of the Act (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 511/09 is now in force making the following changes. New Standards are introduced, along with revisions to the Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment requirements such as mandating the completion of a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment where a property has been used for an industrial use or certain specified commercial uses. O. Reg. 245/10 and O. Reg. 179/11 are also in force, making additional amendments to the content added by O. Reg. 511/09.

Species at Risk in Ontario List (Endangered Species Act, 2007): O. Reg. 224/11 replaces Schedules 1 to 4 of this regulation.

Vehicle Weights and Dimensions - For Safe, Productive and Infrastructure-Friendly Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 457/10 related to Phase 4 of the vehicle weights and dimensions reforms came into force on July 1, 2011. This regulation introduced Safe, Productive and Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) trucks, truck-trailer combinations, buses and some specialty combinations. Those vehicles and vehicle combinations manufactured after June 31, 2011 must be built to SPIF standards or operate at reduced weights. Any Phase 4 vehicle manufactured before July 1, 2011 will be grandfathered until the end of 2020 or until it reaches 15 years from date of original manufacture, whichever is longer. Certain vehicles may operate up to 20 years from date of manufacture.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.pe.ca/bills/index.php

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: Government Reorganization Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. F-11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (First Responders) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Migrant Workers License Exception) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: Early Learning and Child Care Act
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Places Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. S-4.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 22
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/11/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Zero Tolerance) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First Reading: 23/11/10

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Electric Power (Electricity-Rate Reduction) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Renewable Energy Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-12.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 01/03/11

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Beverage Containers Act
• AMENDS: Beverage Containers Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. B-2.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 03
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act (No. 2)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First reading: 05/04/11

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Property Damage Reporting) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First reading: 05/04/11

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

QUEBEC

Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Quebec Acts

INTERNET (E): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projets-loi-39-2.html

INTERNET (F): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projets-loi-39-2.html

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Unclaimed Property Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species (R.S.Q., c. E-12.01); Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: An Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 17 March 2011 and the enactment of the Act to establish the Northern Plan Fund
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting labour standards (R.S.Q., c. N-1.1); Act respecting off-highway vehicles (R.S.Q., c. V-1.2); Act respecting the boundaries of the waters in the domain of the State and the protection of wetlands along part of the Richelieu River (S.Q. 2009, c. 31); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: An Act respecting the development of mineral resources in keeping with the principle of sustainable development
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Anti-corruption Act
• AMENDS: Act respecting labour standards (R.S.Q., c. N-1.1); Labour Code (R.S.Q. c. C-27)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11; Some sections not in force

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: An Act to amend various legislative provisions concerning health and social services in order, in particular, to tighten up the certification process for residences for the elderly
• AMENDS: Act respecting medical laboratories, organ and tissue conservation, and the disposal of human bodies (R.S.Q., c. L-0.2); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: An Act to provide for the implementation of a special plan concerning employment injuries and occupational health and safety
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to limit oil and gas activities [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: An Act respecting the Société du Plan Nord
• AMENDS: Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/06/11

• BILL: 82
• TITLE: Cultural Heritage Act
• AMENDS: Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/05/11 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 88
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environment Quality Act as regards residual materials management and to amend the Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials (Q-2, r.2.3, O.C. 1049-2004)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/10
• CITATION: 2011, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 89
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act in order to reinforce compliance
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); 2009, c. 21; Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Order of the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, 2007, G.O. 2, 2833) under the Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2).
• STATUS: Second Reading - 07/04/11 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 130
• TITLE: An Act to abolish the Ministère des Services gouvernementaux and to implement the Government's 2010-2014 Action Plan to Reduce and Control Expenditures by abolishing or restructuring certain bodies and certain funds (modified title)
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss in force 01/07/11; some ss in force 01/10/11 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 133
• TITLE: An Act respecting the governance and management of the information resources of public bodies and government enterprises
• AMENDS: Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11 except s. 27 (enacted by s. 2 of 2011, c. 16) (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 396 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to put a temporary stop to shale gas exploration and development activities
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/10/10 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 397 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to impose a moratorium on shale gas exploration and development projects
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/10/10 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 490 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act respecting the greater use of wood in construction
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/12/10 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 491 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to prohibit asbestos and uranium exploration and mining in Quéébec
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/12/10 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 495 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act respecting transparency in union matters and amending various legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Labour Code (R.S.Q. c. C-27)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

Section 1.B Quebec Regulations

Construction Code (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 19, 2011, p. 331. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1709. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 24, 2011, p. 2503.

Regulation designating level crossings where drivers of certain road vehicles are exempt from the obligation to stop their vehicle (Highway Safety Code): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 13, 2010, p. 2811.

Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2011, p. 1585B.

Regulation respecting accident reports (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 14, 2009, p. 3504.

Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8, 2011, p. 1253.

Regulation respecting off-highway vehicle trail signs (An Act respecting off-highway vehicles): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2011, p. 1225A.

Regulation respecting the applicable percentages for the purposes of levying the assessment on employers personally liable for the payment of benefits for 2012 (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 29, 2011, p. 1426.

Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3885.

Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water (Environment Quality Act): The draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 24, 2010, p. 3157.

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3871.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 10, 2010, p. 674.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 30, 2009, p. 3437.

Regulation respecting the applicable percentages for the purposes of levying the assessment on employers personally liable for the payment of benefits for 2011 (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2010, p. 1551.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): The draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 6, 2011, p. 1035A.

Regulation respecting the filing of information on certain drilling and fracturing work on gas or petroleum wells (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 6, 2011, p. 1037A.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the Agreement regarding programs financed by the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 22, 2010, p. 4059.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the provisions relating to industrial accidents and occupational diseases contained in the Agreement on Social Security between the Gouvernement du Québec and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 28, 2009, p. 3581.

Regulation respecting wood-burning applicances (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 29, 2010, p. 4104.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 1, 2010, p. 3615.

Regulation respecting the issuance of competency certificates (An Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 6, 2011, p. 914.

Regulation respecting the vocational training of workforce in the construction industry (An Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 6, 2011, p. 916.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable plant species and their habitats (Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 2, 2009, p. 3241.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable wildlife species and their habitats (An Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 11, 2009, p. 533.

Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 23, 2008, p. 485. The amendments are in regard to non-watertight secondary treatment systems.

Regulation to amend the Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 20, 2009, p. 1707

Regulation to amend the Construction Code (Building Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, June 23, 2010, p. 1535.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the Agreement regarding programs financed by the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Dec. 22, 2010, p. 4059.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, June 23, 2010, p. 1539.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting exemptions from the application of Title VIII.1 of the Highway Safety Code (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4133.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2010, p. 1398. The purpose of the draft Regulation is to make the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions compulsory.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 8, 2010, p. 3835.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 1, 2010, p. 3615.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting pits and quarries (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 20, 2009, p. 1726.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4141.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (An Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4136.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 27, 2009, p. 477.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act, the Groundwater Catchment Regulation and the Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings ( (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Nov. 10, 2010, p. 2940.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the classification of employers, the statement of wages and the rates of assessment (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2010, p. 1552.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4133.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials and the Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, May 20, 2009, p. 1721.

Regulation to amend the Safety Code for the Construction Industry (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 8, 2009, p. 2080. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 19, 2009, p. 2941.

Réserve de biodiversité projetée Samuel-De-Champlain (Natural Heritage Conservation Act): Proposed new activities framework is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 22, 2010, p. 4029.

Safety Code (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, July 6, p. 1714.

Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1726.

Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Quebec Acts

Environment Quality Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 14 is in force making several amendments regarding residual materials management. It better defines the concept of reclamation and enables the Government to determine what residual material treatment operations constitute reclamation. An order of precedence is established in the treatment of residual materials and reduction at source is given priority. S.Q. 2009, c. 21 is in force adding several sections to Division V of Chapter 1 pertaining to water resource protection and management. Schedule O.A is also added.

Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

Forest Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 10, s. 98 is in force referencing the Unclaimed Property Act in s. 196. S.Q. 2011, c. 16, ss. 49-52 are in force changing references to the "forestry fund" to the "forestry component of the Natural Resources Fund".

Loi sur les forêts

Mining Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 16 s. 53 is in force repealing Division III of Chapter X of the act (ss. 305.6-305.16).

Loi sur les mines

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials (Environment Quality Act): S.Q. 2011, c. 14 is in force amending ss. 1, 2 and 6, replacing Division IV and adding Division IV.1 regarding indemnity payable to the Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage.

Règlement sur la compensation pour les services municipaux fournis en vue d'assurer la récupération et la valorisation de matières résiduelles

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 501-2011 s. 217 is in force repealing ss. 91, 92, and 94 and amending s. 141.

Règlement sur les fabriques de pâtes et papiers et modifiant diverses dispositions réglementaires

Regulation respecting the declaration of water withdrawals (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 685-2011 makes multiple amendments revising large sections of the regulation to reflect recent changes to the Environment Quality Act.

Règlement sur la déclaration des prélèvements d'eau

Regulation respecting the enforcement of legislative provisions by wildlife protection officers (Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act): O.C. 501-2011 s. 216 is in force amending s. 2 to reference the new Clean Air Regulation (O.C. 501-2011).

Règlement sur l'application de dispositions législatives par les agents de protection de la faune

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

SASKATCHEWAN

Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/publications/default.htm

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 157
• TITLE: The Oil and Gas Conservation Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. O-2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 166
• TITLE: The Renewable Diesel Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. R-19.001
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 174
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/11
• EFFECTIVE: 18/05/11

• BILL: 622 (Pr)
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/03/11

• BILL: 626 (Pr)
• TITLE: The Wildlife Habitat Protection (Land Designation) Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Wildlife Habitat Protection Act (W-13.2 (1983-84))
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

Workers' Compensation Act: S.S. 2011, c. 22 is in force adding subclause (ix.1) to clause 29.1(1)(b) regarding primary site esophageal cancer.

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

YUKON

Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Yukon Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.gov.yk.ca/progressofbills.html

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Waters Act
• AMENDS: Waters Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• CITATION: 2006, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/07

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: Act to Repeal the Motor Transport Act
• AMENDS: Motor Transport Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 152)
• REPEALS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 13/12/07

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act
• REPLACES: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 231)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/08

• BILL: 56
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act
• AMENDS: Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: 15/12/08

• BILL: 59
• TITLE: Forest Resources Act [new]
• AMENDS: Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 31/01/11

• BILL: 69
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009
• AMENDS: Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76); Smoke-Free Places Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 14/05/09

• BILL: 75
• TITLE: Second Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 159); Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 17/12/09

• BILL: 76
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 17/12/09

• BILL: 77
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Public Health and Safety Act
• AMENDS: Public Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 176)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/11/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 03/12/09

• BILL: 85
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/05/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 01/11/10

• BILL: 91
• TITLE: Second Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/11/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/11

• BILL: 93
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76); Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 159); Workers' Compensation Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/11/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 09/11/10

• BILL: 95
• TITLE: Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/03/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: Section 2 in force 01/07/11; s. 3 in force 28/03/14 or earlier

• BILL: 104
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 15/05/08

Section 1.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

STANDARDS

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

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